by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | Features, October 2025
The term “transition planning” casts a wide net. It is more than just creating a resume, job sampling, or completing a college application. The purpose of transition planning is not only to prepare the student for the next step after high school, but also...
by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | Better IEPs, October 2025
“Financial empowerment is the ability and confidence of individuals and communities to make positive financial decisions that promote their long-term financial stability and financial well-being.” – National Disability Institute Incorporating financial...
by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | October 2025, Teachers
When teachers include financial literacy in the classroom, they open doors to greater independence, stronger problem-solving skills, and more opportunities for students to succeed in adulthood. Learning how to manage money helps students build independence and...
by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | October 2025, Q&A
Q: What are independent living skills? A: Independent living skills are the everyday abilities a person needs to take care of themselves and participate in their community. These include cooking, cleaning, using transportation, managing finances, making decisions,...
by Common Ground | Sep 26, 2025 | October 2025, Watch This
“I found that I could do the things that I wanted to do… and none of what was limiting me would keep me from doing anything that I really wanted to do.” This short video from The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange features three adults...
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